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1Kevin Gausman, BAL, SP37
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3Jurickson Profar, TEX, SS29
4Scott Feldman, CHC, SP25
5Rick Porcello, DET, SP24
6Brandon McCarthy, ARI, SP23
7Mitch Moreland, TEX, 1B21
8Jake Odorizzi, TB, SP21
9David Phelps, NYY, RP20
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3Carlos Villanueva, CHC, SP-29
4Hector Santiago, CHW, RP-23
5Barry Zito, SF, SP-16
6Yuniesky Betancourt, MIL, 1B-15
7Scott Kazmir, CLE, SP-15
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Pedro Florimon earns spot in everyday lineup
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(3:34 pm ET) Twins shortstop Pedro Florimon has started a season-high nine straight games heading into Thursday's game at Detroit. His previous high was five consecutive starts.

Florimon has totaled five multi-hit games in 15 May starts. He's batting .250 (13 for 52) with two doubles, two home runs, five stolen bases, nine runs, 10 RBI and 12 strikeouts in that span.


David Huff placed on waivers
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(3:27 pm ET) Indians reliever David Huff was designated for assignment Thursday. Huff posted a 15.00 ERA in three relief outings.

Scott Barnes added back to Indians' bullpen
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(3:25 pm ET) The Indians recalled reliever Scott Barnes from Triple-A Columbus Thursday. Barnes posted a 4.50 ERA in three relief outings earlier this season for Cleveland.

Yankees' execs happy with Michael Pineda's progress
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(3:21 pm ET) Yankees executives were once again pleased with how well starting pitcher Michael Pineda (shoulder) threw in extended spring training Thursday, according to the New York Post. Pineda was averaging 93 mph on his fastball Thursday.

The plan is for Pineda to make one more extended spring appearance before a 30-day rehab assignment. The Yankees will then decide to add Pineda to the major-league roster or option him to Triple-A for more refinement.


Mark Melancon ready to step up if needed
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(3:17 pm ET) As he showed Wednesday against the Cubs, Pirates reliever Mark Melancon is fully capable of stepping into a high-pressure situation in the ninth inning. And, as he told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Thursday, Melancon relishes the opportunity.

"It's so much fun to be out there, closing out the game," Melancon said. "It's my favorite thing."

Melancon has been lights-out as a set up man this season, allowing just one run in his last 17 appearances, and the team clearly feels comfortable with him as a possible backup in case Jason Grilli falters.

"I love the fact that Mark's been battle tested," Hurdle said. "He's had some good opportunities, including some that have not worked out well. He's dealt with adversity. Those have become strengths for him. He is in a good place, personally and professionally. He's taking care of today and what opportunities he has today. Who knows what the rest of this season will provide?"

Melancon had 20 saves in 2011 for the Astros, but just one in each of the last two seasons. 


Shane Victorino misses a third straight game
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(3:16 pm ET) Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino was held out of the starting lineup for a third straight game Thursday vs. Cleveland because of a hamstring injury. On Wednesday, Red Sox manager John Farrell said Victorino was improving and might return to the lineup this weekend.

Albert Pujols heating up, still not quite right
by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer
(3:14 pm ET) Over his last 10 games, Angels first baseman Albert Pujols is hitting .300 with two home runs, eight RBI, and is sporting an .817 OPS. It's a nice little run, but it's still missing that sparking explosiveness of a Pujols hot streak. 

On the season, Pujols has been a massive disappointment, hitting .253 with a .743 OPS (both career lows, by far). Pujols had a truncated spring training as he recovered from offseason knee surgery and has done battle with plantar fasciitis since April, so the dip in numbers is somewhat understandable. The logical question now is: what do I do with him?

The best answer is "hold." In a worst-case scenario, Pujols goes on the DL for a few weeks to heal his foot and rest his knee. But he's almost guaranteed to return with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove. In a best-case scenario, Pujols simply goes back to being the Fantasy stud that he is, after playing through the injuries. Either way, all roads should eventually lead to Pujols improving, so selling him may lead to little more than regret. 


Franklin Morales makes another rehab start
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(3:12 pm ET) Red Sox starting pitcher Franklin Morales (back, pectoral) moved his rehab assignment from Triple-A Pawtucket to Double-A Portland Thursday. Morales picked up the win as he allowed one unearned run on six hits and two walks in five innings, while striking out three.

Since restarting his rehab assignment May 8, Morales has made two starts for Portland and two starts for Pawtucket. He is 0-1 with a 7.71 ERA in two starts for Pawtucket and 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in two starts for Portland.


Marlins don't plan to demote Ozuna
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(3:09 pm ET) With a .304 batting average in his first 79 at-bats, the Marlins have to be pleased with Marcell Ozuna's first month in the majors. Even with a potentially crowded outfield in the next few weeks, the Marlins seem committed to keeping the 22-year-old in the majors as long as he can hack it, regardless of any arbitration-related issues.

"If [Ozuna] wants to make the decision difficult for us, have at it," 'President of Baseball Operations  Larry Beinfest told the Sun-Sentinel Thursday. "If you're productive and doing the job, I don't see any reason why people can't stay. Now, people are going to say, 'Well, he's going to be Super Two.' Sure, we look at all that. I'm not going to say we don't because it matters. The other 29 teams do as well. If a player is doing it, he's going to make the decision tough for you.

Ozuna is currently playing right field, the position that injured slugger Giancarlo Stanton will fill when he gets healthy. With top prospect Christian Yelich pushing for a promotion from Double-A Jacksonville, the Marlins will have a crowded outfield on their hands sometime in June. According to two scouts, the Marlins' best defensive alignment in the outfield would include Ozuna in center field, a position he has yet to man in the majors after 38 games in the minors. 


David Ross doubles in rehab game
by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com
(3:06 pm ET) Red Sox catcher David Ross (concussion) went 1 for 3 with one double, one RBI and one run Thursday as he kicked off a rehab assignment with Double-A Portland. Red Sox manager John Farrell said Wednesday the team planned to activate Ross after playing one rehab game, according to the Boston Globe.

 
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